Starting to finish the shop

[MushCreek]

After nearly 10 years of on-and-off barn and house building, I'm finally getting around to my domain- the shop. I insulated this wall (there's a staircase behind it), and decided to do a test run of some materials. I put a PT 2X4 on the floor, followed by 4' of galvalume roofing, and then 4' of white pegboard. There's still 4 more feet to go, and I'll use something painted white. I might try 5mm underlayment, as that's about the cheapest thing I can find currently.

The tin is set in J-trim. I like the look, although the bottom will collect all kinds of stuff, especially behind the mill. Oh well; that's what shop vacs are for. I set it on top of a 2X4 because my ceiling is 12' 4". I already had the 4' tin, otherwise I could have gotten it 4" longer.

Doing the rest of the shop is going to be a chore. I have to move (literally) tons of stuff out of the way, insulate, then do the wall coverings.

 

[manwithtools]

That screw on the bottom row is in the wrong row of holes...

Other wise it looks like a great start. I too would be worried about the J-Channel catching all kinds of "stuff". Could you bend up a Z-Channel that would let "stuff" fall off?

 

[MushCreek]

Good catch on the screws. I was too busy trying to hold the panel up to pay much attention. The Z-trim is an idea. I used J-trim, as the panels are just slid in from the end. There are no fasteners in the panels; just the trim. With Z-trim, I'd put screws in to hold the bottom of the panel. I might do a similar wainscot in the wife's attached garage, so I'm still working out what works best. I've also thought about using PVC 1X4 along the bottom instead of PT.

 

[dmcintosh]

There is a foam filler strip that you can add when using that style of metal roofing.

https://www.midmichiganmetalsales.com/product/3ft-outside-closure-foam-for-ag-panel/

This is just an example of the profiles available. This would keep stuff from filling that gap if it’s a real concern.

 

[MushCreek]

I don't think the foam strip would hold up to hot chips flying off of the mill. I think going forward, I'll just use a Z-trim, or no bottom trim at all. I'll just have to put screws in wherever there's a stud.

 

[Craig Balzer]

MushCreek

I have the same metal sheathing on my interior walls.
As you said, you used a wood base board that the metal sheet is resting on.
My installation includes what is called a "rat board" -- I think.
Looks to me your J trim belongs on top -- see attached photo. The "rat board" is attached to my wall in this photo and in the close up in the fore ground.
HTH

Craig

 

[MushCreek]

I used J-trim top and bottom to make a track that the metal slides in to- no screws. I realized later that it would be a trash collector, and I may redo it.